I have had a Regency GF55i for 14 years and have had great success. I have been pretty good with replacing fans and other parts that you would typically do. This year is a bit frustrating, and I could use some advice.
It started with black soot building on my glass before Christmas. I figured it was because the ash pan basket was loose and not attached and it was taking more air. I replaced the gasket with a decent looking gasket from Amazon. I used Rutland high temp cement like I always did, (just got a new one) let it cure for an hour like the directions say and burned it for a week. I also opened the damper to allow for more air to hopefully reduce the soot but still have buildup every day.
When I opened the stove to do a scrape of the burn pot and clean the soot, I checked the ash pan gasket and it was loose on the top. I took the gasket off and put an OEM gasket on with the high temp cement. Same problem a week later.
I did a deep cleaning of the stove and put another Amazon gasket without the cement because the manufacturer claims there is a 3M high temp glue and does not need high temp cement. Same problem a week later, soot and a loose top gasket. I just ordered a new Rutland cement hoping I just got a bad tube and will replace the gasket again.
I also did a "dollar bill test" on the door to make sure the door gasket is not leaking, and it was snug in all areas.
Can anyone give me any further things to look out for to help with this soot issue. I think it may be a combustion issue, but I believe I have tried everything that is usually recommended.
I also have a new issue which is even more frustrating. When I start up the stove, the pellets do not ignite sometimes. It would go through the startup cycle and stop, and the Mode light would blink continuously. I would unplug it, and it would start and work. This morning, the pellets didn't ignite after I reset it. I am thinking the igniter is bad and ordered a new one. Should I consider a new control board as well?
I would appreciate any help or advice!
It started with black soot building on my glass before Christmas. I figured it was because the ash pan basket was loose and not attached and it was taking more air. I replaced the gasket with a decent looking gasket from Amazon. I used Rutland high temp cement like I always did, (just got a new one) let it cure for an hour like the directions say and burned it for a week. I also opened the damper to allow for more air to hopefully reduce the soot but still have buildup every day.
When I opened the stove to do a scrape of the burn pot and clean the soot, I checked the ash pan gasket and it was loose on the top. I took the gasket off and put an OEM gasket on with the high temp cement. Same problem a week later.
I did a deep cleaning of the stove and put another Amazon gasket without the cement because the manufacturer claims there is a 3M high temp glue and does not need high temp cement. Same problem a week later, soot and a loose top gasket. I just ordered a new Rutland cement hoping I just got a bad tube and will replace the gasket again.
I also did a "dollar bill test" on the door to make sure the door gasket is not leaking, and it was snug in all areas.
Can anyone give me any further things to look out for to help with this soot issue. I think it may be a combustion issue, but I believe I have tried everything that is usually recommended.
I also have a new issue which is even more frustrating. When I start up the stove, the pellets do not ignite sometimes. It would go through the startup cycle and stop, and the Mode light would blink continuously. I would unplug it, and it would start and work. This morning, the pellets didn't ignite after I reset it. I am thinking the igniter is bad and ordered a new one. Should I consider a new control board as well?
I would appreciate any help or advice!
